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Israeli Scientist Developing Revolutionary Health-Monitoring Skin Patch
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Technion Professor Hossam Haick is developing a skin patch that detects diseases before symptoms appear, aiming for market availability within three years. The patch, inspired by his father's determination and his own scientific drive, evolved from an "electronic nose" to a device that monitors skin emissions. Initial trials show high accuracy in detecting diseases like tuberculosis, with a projected low manufacturing cost, paving the way for personalized, proactive healthcare.
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- Professor Hossam Haick is developing a skin patch to detect diseases before symptoms appear.
- The patch aims to provide early disease detection and personalized treatment.
- The technology evolved from an "electronic nose" that analyzes breath for disease markers.
- Initial trials show the patch can detect tuberculosis with high accuracy.
- Haick anticipates the patch will be affordable and commercially available within three years.
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Hossam HaickJihadIsaac HerzogYachin CohenSilke ChristiansenTal DvirSylvia Cohen-KaminskyNir PeledTechnionBen-Gurion UniversityWeizmann Institute of ScienceCalifornia Institute of TechnologyU.S. Food and Drug AdministrationIsrael Airports AuthorityBill & Melinda Gates FoundationIsrael Innovation Authority